Instructor Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

A Fitness Instructor, also known as a Fitness Trainer, serves a pivotal role in the fitness and recreation industry through facilitating exercise routines and advising clients on health and nutrition. They design and lead fitness programs tailored to individual or group needs, ensuring proper exercise techniques, equipment use, and safety. Fitness instructors also motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals, provide feedback, and adjust fitness plans as needed. They may work in various settings such as gyms, fitness studios, or clients' homes. A fitness instructor should be physically fit, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and possess a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

A Fitness Instructor should ideally have a certification in personal training or a related field from a recognized organization like the American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). Some may even have specialized certifications for specific types of training, such as yoga or pilates. First aid and CPR certifications are also crucial for fitness trainers, as they may need to handle emergency situations during training sessions. Prior to becoming a Fitness Instructor, a person might work as an Exercise Instructor, Fitness Assistant, or even a Sports Coach, roles that provide valuable experience and knowledge in physical training and client interaction.

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Kids Instructor

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events....

Fitness Center Instructor

  • Madison, NJ (10 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Madison, NJ (10 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Proactively promote personal training, small group training, and chronic disease programs to interested members....

Pickleball Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Group Instructor will design and deliver lesson plans in the designated program area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group....

Group Exercise Instructor

  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Instructor will modify class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs....

Swim Group Instructor-Aquatics

  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Milford, NJ (15 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Instructors must teach in the water for every class. Must be able to teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, elements of butterfly and elementary backstroke and sidestroke....

Private Swim Instructor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Location: New York Join to apply for the Private Swim Instructor role at Insta Swim 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Private Swim Instructor role at Insta Swim This...

Private Sports Coach

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

un Private Sports Coach compensation: Hourly employment type: job title: Private Sports Coach You will be responsible for teaching and mentoring, You will create a positive, safe, and fun...

Youth Tennis Instructor

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Join 92NY Athletics as a Tennis Instructor for children ages 5-12!...

Aquatics Swim Instructor Year Around

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Pilates Instructor/Group Fitness Trainer Premium Studio up to 50.00/HR

  • Verona, NJ (4 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Verona, NJ (4 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

You will go through Instructor Training for this opportunity....

Sports Instructor - Gymnastics

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The overall major functions of the Sports Instructor also include: Provide a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants....

Aquatics Swim Instructor

  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Position Summary As an Aquatics Swim Instructor, you will work in a fast-paced environment. You will help both adults and children improve their swimming....

Swim Instructor (Bank)

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Swim Instructor (Bank) Hemel Hempstead FWC | Fitness | Bank contract - Ad hoc Up to 20.70 per hour Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work...

Youth Soccer Coach Wanted Join the Generation Soccer Club Team!

  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY (18 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

un Youth Soccer Coach Wanted - Join the Generation Soccer Club Team! (Brooklyn) image 1 of 1 compensation: 30-40 per hour Generation Soccer Club (Brooklyn, NY) is currently seeking passionate,...

Assistant Swim Coach

  • Bronxville, NY (24 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bronxville, NY (24 miles from Fairfield, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title Assistant Swim Coach Job Description Sarah Lawrence College, a private, coeducational college located 30 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, is seeking applicants for a part-time...

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Salary for Instructor Jobs in Fairfield, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Instructors in Fairfield, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
61.2%
Master's Degree
22.0%
Associate's Degree
5.1%
High School or GED
4.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Instructors in Fairfield, NJ
Less than 1 year
66.7%
1-2 years
14.3%
None
9.5%
2-4 years
4.8%
4-6 years
4.8%


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